More Patient Beds
The need for inpatient medical/surgical beds will rise 40 percent by 2007.
Insufficient patient bed capacity results in a "full house," which means top-to-bottom delays — from diverted ambulances to backups in the Emergency Department to delays for elective surgery.
The shortage of medical/surgical beds can result in the delay or cancellation of elective procedures.
Our aging population is using more and more medical and surgical services, often requiring hospitalization.
More patients are choosing to stay close to home for advanced surgical services, such as neurosurgery, heart care and joint replacement.
Older, smaller rooms are cramped when outfitted with today's essential medical equipment.
More Inpatient Beds
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Super-Sized
- 14 new private rooms.
- 12 semi-private rooms.
- 6 amenity rooms (364 square feet) with features like high-speed
Floor space in the patient care wing will triple.
State-of-the-Art Design
Improves interaction between caregivers and patients.
Spacious Rooms
32 spacious, bright rooms at 309 square feet,
including:
More Beds, More Privacy
Private rooms will be added to every patient unit to meet the increasing demand for such accommodations.
Room to Grow
Option to grow in the future by adding more beds and private rooms.
How you can help.
Your support is vital to the success of the New St. Luke's. To learn more about the project — and how your donation can help — please contact us at:
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Barbara H. Mulville, CFRE
Senior Vice President of External Affairs
St. Luke's Hospital
101 Page Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
508-961-5353
externalaffairs@southcoast.org
